Summary

The Satanic Temple’s holiday display in Concord, featuring a Baphomet statue, was vandalized twice within 48 hours, leaving it broken into pieces.

The display was meant to promote religious plurality alongside a longstanding Catholic nativity scene but faced backlash.

Mayor Byron Champlin opposed the permit, calling the display a political stunt, though the city approved it to avoid litigation.

Critics argue it disrupts holiday harmony, while supporters emphasize First Amendment protections.

The city plans to review policies on public displays to prevent similar conflicts in the future.